Advocacy

SGR Repeal Update

In a historic vote of overwhelming support, the House yesterday approved comprehensive SGR-repeal legislation. The Senate didn't act on the House-passed SGR deal before it adjourned for a two-week recess. Senate leaders did promise to take up the measure "very quickly" when they return.

Dynamic Guide to Top Issues Affecting IM Specialists, Patients

What ACP Advocacy Did for You in 2014

ACP secured payment for chronic care management, improvements to ACA health plans, transparency in the physician fee schedule, flexibility in Meaningful Use, and had a member confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General. Learn about how these and other improvements will help you.

Policy papers summarize and dissect published research and discussion on current issues involving clinical practice, medical education, bioethics, and health care financing and delivery, and make specific recommendations for practitioners, patients, and policy makers.